Programs

International Programs

We aspire to produce engineers who are both internationally minded and culturally aware with many opportunities to study around the globe. We also welcome hundreds of international students every year from around the globe who are studying for a degree, on exchange programs, or are visiting research scholars.

MESA Support Program

Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)

MESA students engage in "high impact" experiences, such as undergraduate research, first year seminar, learning communities and leadership development. The goal of the program is to enhance student engagement and graduate diverse students in the STEM fields.

Giving Opportunities

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Each of the distinctive programs involves graduate level courses and research projects
under the supervision of SDSU faculty in the fields of Aerospace, Civil, Construction,
Electrical and Computer, and Mechanical Engineering with cooperating faculty from
the University of California, San Diego. The Ph.D. degree is awarded jointly by the
two institutions.

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or master's degree from an accredited institution and must meet
the requirements for classified graduate admission to both SDSU and UCSD. A minimum
grade point average of 3.0 in the major field for students with a B.S. and 3.5 for
students with the M.S. degree is required.

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required with the following minimum scores:

Quantitave: 159

Verbal: 153

Analytical Writing: 4.0

The GRE must have been taken within the last 5 years to be accepted.

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language
Testing System (IELTS) is required for all applicants who did not earn a degree from
an English-speaking university.

TOEFL minimum score is 80 on the Internet Based Test (IBT), 213 on the Computer Based
Test (CBT), or 550 on the Paper Based Test (PBT).

IELTS minimum score is 6.5.

TOEFL or IELTS must have been taken within the last 2 years to be accepted.

Applications for Fall 2019 will be accepted from: OCTOBER 1, 2018 to FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Spring, Summer, and Winter admissions are not offered.

A complete application to the Engineering JDP includes:

Online California State University graduate application and Interfolio supplemental application a. Be sure to select San Diego State University for campus and one of the four degrees
in the Engineering JDP: o Engineering Sciences (Bioengineering) o Engineering Sciences (Electrical and Computer) o Engineering Sciences (Mechanical and Aerospace) o Engineering Sciences (Structural)

Payment of application fee

Official transcripts from all previous institutions attended

Official certificates of all degrees earned

Official GRE and TOEFL (if applicable) scores

Resume/CV

Statement of Purpose

Three letters of recommendation

Acceptance by an SDSU faculty member to serve as advisor

Steps 1 and 2 are completed via the SDSU graduate application online. Do not submit an application or any supporting documents directly to UCSD
as they will not be reviewed or added to your SDSU application.

If any documents are in a language other than English, they must be translated either
by the issuing institution or a translation company selected by the applicant and
the original language document must be sent with the translation.

Step 5 is completed by sending official scores from ETS to SDSU (ETS Code: 4682).

Step 9: Securing an SDSU faculty advisor is required before an application may be
reviewed. Applicants may contact faculty members directly to inquire if they wish
to serve as their advisor. A listing of faculty, their research, and contact info
can be found on each departmental website:

The application and ALL supporting documents as indicated in steps 1 thru 9 above must
be submitted by February 15, 2018.Documents received after that date will not be accepted and incomplete applications will
be automatically rejected.

Admission occurs when the applicant is formally accepted by the graduate deans of
both universities and then affirms their intent to enroll.

When a student is admitted to the Doctoral Program, the directors of the Engineering
Joint Doctoral Program at SDSU and UCSD will appoint a three member Advising Committee
consisting of at least one member from each institution.

It is the responsibility of this committee to develop in consultation with the student
a course of study and plan of preparation for the Doctoral Qualifying Examination.
The qualifying examination should be taken as soon as possible after the two years
of study at the two institutions. Students with advanced standing may be capable of
taking the exam earlier.

Upon the student's successful completion of the examination, the Advising Committee
will recommend the membership of the student's Doctoral Committee, which upon appointment,
will supersede the Advising Committee and be responsible for the student's program
of study and dissertation research. The Doctoral Committee will consist of three members
from each institution with one being from a department outside the student's research
area.

The PhD degree is a research degree and represents both attainment of advanced knowledge
and demonstration of research skills. Therefore, no specific course requirements for
the Joint Doctoral Program exist. However, the Advising Committee will usually select
specific coursework to prepare the student for the Qualifying Examination. On average,
a student will take between 10 and 12 courses. Upon satisfactory completion of the
Qualifying Examination and appointment of the student's Doctoral Committee, an appropriate
program of course work will be developed in order to enhance the student's research
capabilities in the subject of the dissertation.

The normative time for the Engineering Doctoral Program is five years. The regulations
concerning the normative time are described in the SDSU and UCSD general catalogs
and are initiated at the time the student is admitted to the program. Students are
expected to make continuous, satisfactory progress and to remain in good standing
at both institutions while enrolled.

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Engineering Science (Aerospace and Mechanical),
Engineering Science (Bioengineering), Engineering Science (Electrical and Computer),
or Engineering Science (Structural) are awarded jointly by the Trustees of The California
State University and the Regents of the University of California.

The laboratories of the engineering departments involved in the program are fully
equipped for modern research in different areas of engineering science. Major items
include sub- and supersonic wind tunnels, a low speed water channel, shake tables,
an acoustic visualization system, soil mechanics laboratory, powder technology laboratory,
microelectromechanical laboratory, and a biodynamics laboratory. Research support,
machine shops, and numerous computational facilities are also available; SDSU is also
a member of the regional CRAY Supercomputer Consortium and is the only participant
in The California State University System.

The Engineering Joint Doctoral Program endeavors to provide adequate support for all
students so that full time can be devoted to research and graduate level study. All
students are also expected to obtain teaching experience which will be carried out
under the supervision of faculty members participating in the program.

San Diego is located on the coast of southern California, about two hours south of
Los Angeles by car. San Diego is a major metropolitan city with over 1.3 million residents,
making it the 2nd largest city in California and the 7th largest in America. It is
home to many beautiful beaches, mountains, and a year-round warm Mediterranean-style
climate. San Diego also supports a vibrant economy and world-class entertainment,
historical, and sporting venues.

SDSU is located about 10 minutes east (by car) from downtown San Diego and is served
by the San Diego Trolley and several bus lines. UCSD is located about 15 minutes north
by car of downtown San Diego and is served by several bus lines and a local university
shuttle.